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Multnomah County commissioners hear annual briefing on historical-organization levy; renewal to be placed on May ballot
Summary
At a Board of Commissioners briefing, co-chairs of the levy oversight committee and leaders from five county historical organizations described how levy funds supported exhibits, museum repairs and public programs. The board indicated it will consider placing the Oregon Historical Society levy renewal on the May election ballot.
Multnomah County commissioners received the Board’s annual informational briefing on the local historical-organization levy and heard presentations from leaders of the Oregon Historical Society and four East County historical organizations about how levy proceeds were used for archives, exhibits, operations and public programs.
The levy oversight committee’s co-chair Diane McKeel said the oversight committee found recipient organizations comply with levy requirements, including reporting and free admission for Multnomah County residents. McKeel and co-chair Jan Dilts asked East County museum leaders to highlight recent uses of levy funds.
Crown Point Country Historical Society Treasurer Sandy Cardoceur described using levy funds toward site acquisition, architectural design and a…
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